Hi OldCoot,
Thank you for the speedy reply.
I see the switch you are using. Does it have another contact on the door itself like an alarm contact or is there an eye in it?

No, it is just an on/off micro switch wired to the normally On position, when the door closes it goes to Off
What is the second pic you posted? Are you showing the power source for the switch?Yes, off the rear of the refrigerator
The step lights look real nice. How long was the strip you had used?About 2'-2.5'

I am going to mount 2 pcs for each well of 12" blue LED strips in my step well. One on top and one on the bar behind the second step. I figure that way I can avoid the folding step issue.
I already have the new interior switches installed with power to step well and to the awning lights. I will install the step lights and the awning lights this weekend. The weather should finally be warm enough for the 3M molding tape to stick. (pics to follow)
Thank you again in advance.
crunchman

If you have an electric awning?
On my Freedom Express...
I did it like Hurk did for the electric awning install. I did buy an extension cable to the controller, but Hurk soldered his. Either work for connection to the controller.

Follow wires from the Electric awning down the arm to where the wires go into the TT. (under the plastic wire covers.) I made sure the wires were out of the way, measured three times (in and out) and drilled a small pilot hole through the interior wall. I checked the location on the interior wall and drilled the larger hole. I did have to pick a big plug of mixed Styrofoam and caulking out of the hole from the exterior before I could drill through. Here are some pics of how I did my wires.
crunchman

The pics turned out sideways from the DS's Ipod. sorry!

I have a manual awning. I have to drill my own holes. I think it won't be much of an issue.

I haven't installed this yet, but looking at your tt, you should be able to get power from you exterior door light. Just mount/stick the lights on the bottom side of the awning with the controller mounted by your door, run power from your outside light, and hide it with this, Wiremold/Legrand 12 ft. Cordmate II Kit, White-C210 at The Home Depot. This way, you will be able to turn it off from inside.

New here and just purchased my first TT. I was thinking that could connect it this way but wasn't quite sure.

New here and just purchased my first TT. I was thinking that could connect it this way but wasn't quite sure.

Thanks

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
There are many ways to connect these lights. Some of us have gone with a permanent install with a switch and others just plug them in to a 110V receptacle.
When you purchase the lights, just make sure you get the right kit. The are many examples of how to install these with product links in this topic.
Feel free to ask any questions.
crunchman

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
There are many ways to connect these lights. Some of us have gone with a permanent install with a switch and others just plug them in to a 110V receptacle.
When you purchase the lights, just make sure you get the right kit. The are many examples of how to install these with product links in this topic.
Feel free to ask any questions.
crunchman

aabshire,
I forgot who it was but... Someone posted a pic of the controller mounted inside the bezel of the exterior scare light. They drilled a small hole for the IR sensor to stick out of the bottom of the fixture. You would need to remove the light bulb for the scare light unless you switched it to an LED due to heat.
You could also build a waterproof box or just use Velcro. Depends on how permanent you want to go?
crunchman

New here and just purchased my first TT. I was thinking that could connect it this way but wasn't quite sure.

Thanks

Personally, I would be cautious about using wire mold on the exterior of the camper. One, it is an "inside" product and the self stick tape may not be weatherproof. Two, the snap on cover may hold inside, but might just blow off going down the highway.

Let me know how it works out if you go this route. I have an exterior camera project that is still "in my mind" that is looking for a wire solution.
Herk